Highlights 2014 11 vol 18 no 2, 3, 4 (sept, oct, and nov)

Newsletter Triple C School Vol. 18. No. 2, 3, & 4 September—November 2014

From the Principal’s Pen

P. O. Box 10498, Grand Cayman, KY1-1005—Phone: 345-949-6022; Fax: 345-949-6803.Website: www.triplecschool.org; E: [email protected]

I greet you with Jesus joy because the joy of the Lord is my strength. We are experienc-ing another great year at Triple C School. We are now in our second quarter with students more settled and our environment is much more conducive to learning as the summer is behind us and the holidays of the American Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the horizon. The island’s Cayman Thanksgiving was initiated by one of Triple C’s current students, Kacey Rose. Let us, espe-cially in this season of thanksgiving, remember to give thanks to our God in spite of our situations and circum-stances for truly He has done great things in our midst evidencing that His mercy endures to all generations. Consider this passage of scripture for your spiritual en-richment. Psalm 100 (NKJV) Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.

Ms. Mable Richardson

IMPORTANT DATES ON THE TRIPLE C CALENDAR

Christmas Program (G. 6-12)….…..……….……..December 4 Christmas Program (G. 3-5)….…..……........…...December 11 ACT…………………………..….…..……..……..December 13 Semester I—Final Exams….…………...…….December 15-18 Christmas Program (PS– G. 2).……..……….…..December18 Christmas Vacation ….……...………….December 22– Jan . 2 Beginning of Quarter III……...….…..……….……..January 5 Report Cards…………………….…..……….……..January 14 ECE Sports Day….…..….…………………...……..January 30

Your New PTA Executive Committee

Acting President & Innis Brooks Coordinator: Jody Powery– Gilbert Vice-President: Richard Simms

Secretary: Linda Key Treasurer: Becky Ebanks Teacher Representative: Rose Kiffin School Board Representative: Janet Larson Public Relations/Marketing: Chelsea Rivers and Lennon Christian Event Coordinator: Edna Ebanks, Karla Jackson, Vashti Bodden, Claire Myles, and Lester Rouse

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Message from the Elementary Vice-Principal

Mrs. Jennifer Allen

It’s that time of year again where we give thanks and praise to God for His many bless-ings: a loving family, thoughtful friends, dedi-cated teachers, and shining students. I am happy to report that we have been tremendously blessed with our new teacher additions to the Triple C School fami-ly. We have also been blessed with many new students this year. Together teachers and students are creating exciting learning environments where God reigns. This is the season to celebrate our blessings with our fam-ilies. Cayman Thanksgiving is quickly approaching at the end of November and before you realize it, Christmas will be here! Take time to slow down and enjoy each moment with your family because, as we all know, those moments quickly turn into years. May God bless you and your fami-lies throughout this festive season.

Message from the Secondary Vice-Principal

Mr. Bob Lankford

Uncomfortable with your situation? Having a tough go? Here’s what to do: Give thanks to the Lord!

Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to “… give thanks in all things…” You will see an immediate change – not nec-essarily in your situation, but in your attitude. God doesn’t always take us out of a bad situation; He will, however, jump right into it with us and guide us through it.

Mrs. Kacey Glidden Pre-School Teacher

Mrs. Glidden, from the U.S., has been teaching for 15 years, seven of which

have been at Triple C School. While in the U.S., Mrs. Glidden taught Pre-School

and Kindergarten. During her time at Triple C she has served as a Teacher's Aide, Special Education Needs (SEN)

Assistant and Elementary Art Assistant. This is her second year as a Pre-School

teacher at Triple C.

Mrs. Antoinette Cowan Pre-Kindergarten Teacher &

Early Childhood Education Supervisor Mrs. Cowan holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and is presently studying for her Master’s in Education Administration from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica. She has worked in education for over 16 years as a teacher, Cultural Agent and Educa-tion Officer. This is Mrs. Cowan’s sixth year at Triple C School.

The Early Childhood Department continues to advance the children not only in academics but also in their emo-tional, social, and physical development. Each class puts forth innovative and creative ideas in an effort to aid in the holistic development of each child.

Pre-School: It is an exciting time in a child's life and a year full of firsts. It is our first year in Triple C and for some it is our first year in school. We are young but learning is an adventure for us. God created us all special and we are learning how special He is and how special we are. We are learning our letters and letter sounds, numbers, colors and shapes. We are tracing our letters and numbers so we can begin writing.

We are also learning about our world. We get to take field trips just like the big kids. We are planning on visiting places like the fire station, library, bakery, and the Pines. These trips will help us to see God’s wonderful creation in this wonderful place we call home.

Pre-Kindergarten Upcoming Events November: We are learning about Cayman’s Heritage. January: We be studying Our Community/Where Do I Live. Pre- Kindergarten will visit Ms. Lassie’s House. Pre- Kindergarten will focus on the Five Districts.

Other Pre-Kindergarten Activities:

Career Day • Each child will dress up in uniform, with tools depending on their choice of career. The students will share about

their job choice. Week of the Young Child • There will be a fun day for the students as well as an Arts & Craft Display of their work.

Mr. Steve Appleby Band

Mr. Appleby holds a degree in Music Education from Simpson College and has been teaching music for 24 years, seventeen

of which have faithfully been at Triple C School. Mr. Appleby

is from the U.S.

The Triple C’s Music Program is off to a great start for the new school year. Once again, the Band & Choir students performed at the annual Church of God Fall Praise Gathering on Tues-day, September 30th, and we recently did our Fall Pops concert on Thursday, October 23rd. At both events the students displayed that they are already hard at work learning the new mu-sic.

Our annual Christmas concerts are quickly approaching and we are excited for the Pre-School through Grade 12 Christmas Concerts, starting on Thursday, December 4th. This year we have over 20 children participating in the First Assembly of God “Singing Christmas Tree” taking place on November 29th & 30th. We also have many other students singing in the Church of God Chapel Children’s Choir. Trinity exams will be done in December and we have 11 students sitting the exams. After the new year, we will be working towards our annual U.S. trip which will be in Tampa where we will attend two contests at two schools. The choir and band will also be preparing for the NCFA (National Children’s Festival of the Arts), the Church of God Spring Convention and our annual spring concert.

Mrs. Elizabeth Appleby Music Teacher

Mrs. Appleby holds a degree in Music Education from Simpson College and has been teaching

music for 35 years, seventeen of which have faithfully been at

Triple C School. Mrs. Appleby is from the U.S.

Matthew Godfrey, Grade 8, Overall Boy Runner being pre-

sented the 1st place certificate and medal by Mrs. Jennifer Allen.

One of the many Drawing Prize Winners

Kristina Bramwell, Class of 2003, was the Overall Lady Runner.

Janisha Byrd, Grade 9, Overall Girl Runner being presented the 1st place certificate and

medal by Mrs. Allen.

Chris Krohn, Triple C Parent, Overall Male Runner being pre-

sented the 1st place certificate and medal by Mrs. Allen.

CUC team runner

Mrs. Allen, with the top Elementary students who raised funds through

sponsorship. Students: (L to R) Gabriel Powery, Joselyn Mayers, and Kayla

Jennings. Overall Sponsorship winner for Elementary—Joselyn Mayers.

Top High School students who raised funds through sponsorship. Students: (L to R) Valeria Tejeda and

Matthew Godfrey. Overall Sponsorship winner for High School—Valeria

Mrs. McDonald’s Grade 6-2 Class Three Elementary classes tied for 1st place: Miss Rattary’s K2, Ms. S. Williams’ K1, and

Mrs. Watler’s Grade 2 class.

Bro. Orren Merren receiv-ing the 1st place Trophy for Church of God Chapel—

George Town

Sis. Norma Ebanks run-ning for Church of God Chapel—George Town

On Sunday, October 26th, Tyra Walton (Grade 9-1), joined the fight by cutting 10 inches of her hair to raise funds for the

fight Breast Cancer at the Eclipze Cut-A-Thon.